Global Program Safety Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall signal detection, monitoring, evaluation, interpretation and appropriate management of safety information, based on information from all relevant line functions, post-marketing data, and other sources.
• Responsible for documentation/tracking/record keeping of the assigned compounds medical safety activities and for responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities or health care professionals on safety issues
• Leading the preparation of the safety strategy for health authority responses and strategy, in collaboration with other project team members
• Contribute to and often leading the development of departmental and functional/business unit goals and objectives
• Deputizing for Development Unit Head of Neuroscience as required
• Essential Requirements:
• Medical Degree or equivalent (preferred), PhD, PharmD or equivalent graduate level health care professional degree required. Specialty Board certification desirable.
• 5 years clinical experience postdoctoral
• At least 7 years progressive experience in drug development in a major pharmaceutical company (of which 5 years in a global position), including 5 years in safety at a medical position
• Expertise in preparing or contributing to preparation of clinical safety assessments and regulatory reports/submissions involving safety information - to include NDA submission documents
• Strong experience in leading cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Strong experience with (safety or others) issue management
• Strong experience in drug development, clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, scientific methodology, statistics and writing of publication
• Strong leadership skills including coaching, motivating and directing, and fostering teamwork. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and peers
• Beneficial skills and knowledge:
• Post graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine; Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (or equivalent)
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
• Strong experience with medical writing and delivering high quality documents such as RMPs, PSURs
• Languages:
• Fluent English (both spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Additional languages are an advantage.
• Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026
• Accessibility and Inclusion

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary Step into a career-defining opportunity where your leadership can transform patient outcomes on a global scale! As our Global Program Safety Team Lead in Neuroscience, you'll be the driving force behind our Medical Safety organization, championing innovative safety strategies and steering our development programs toward breakthrough results. In this pivotal role, your expertise as a safety clinician will empower you to anticipate and navigate complex safety challenges, influence high-stakes decisions, and inspire teams to achieve excellence. Your vision and strategic insight will shape the future of neuroscience safety at Novartis, making a lasting impact for patients worldwide. Job Description Location : Basel, Switzerland Working Model: #LI-Hybrid Hybrid (12 days per month on-site) Alternate Location : London (The Westworks), United Kingdom Working model(s) : #LI-Hybrid Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office) #LI-Remote Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)

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